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Galvanize

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Galvanize is an education company that offers software engineering bootcamps under its Hack Reactor by Galvanize brand name. Galvanize offers programs for rapid career transformation, designed so that anyone with motivation can succeed, regardless of education, experience, or background. Please visit the Hack Reactor page on Course Report here to learn more about these bootcamps. 

Galvanize also offers Enterprise training designed to rapidly upskill and reskill employees at any level, helping companies develop internal tech capabilities, broadening workforce representation, and empowering the workforce of the future.

Galvanize has long been committed to upskilling and reskilling the U.S. military. They equip active duty service members and Veterans with in-demand technical skills, empowering them to succeed in competitive, high-paying civilian careers in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

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  • Mike
    Mike
    Graduate • Web Development Immersive • San Francisco
    Jun 18, 2015
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    One of the greatest decisions I've ever made.

    For both the people attending and looklng into programs like gSchool, I imagine the main thing that concerns them is the kinds of skills or training they will recieve to help them break into the software development field. I was no exception to this. I spent my days attending gSchool, obsessing over whether I was truly "getting it" and worrying myself sick about my potential ( or lack thereof ) as a developer. Yes, the class is intense and there is a lot of material to take in du...

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Web Development Immersive • San Francisco
    Jun 18, 2015
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    Galvanize is home

    Sometimes people have opinions and concerns, some other times people just try to find a venue to complain without solid foundation.

     

    If you're thinking to join Galvanize to become a full stack web developer, you need to know that you just landed on the best bootcamp that San Francisco has to offer.

     

    With websites like code academy or treehouse you can definitely teach yourself how to code but at Galvani...

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  • Anonymous
    student • Student • Web Development Immersive • San Francisco
    Jun 17, 2015
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    When the wrong person leads, everyone suffers.

    i'm in my late twenties and sit in my class and watch the lead instructors basically single out those  that are older and not like them (young, white , male) and hold them out to a different standard than they do me of the rest of us. The lead instructor is someone who should not be lead, there are two other instructors with real world expeirence under their belt and show the ability to patiently explain concepts in a calm way.They are able to explain the why behind the do ,h...

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  • Cameron
    Cameron
    Software Engineer • Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Denver
    Nov 13, 2014
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    Full Stack Programer with Ruby on Rails

    Hey all,

    You might already know me from my weekly blog on CourseReport, but if not, I am certainly glad to give a first-hand account of how gSchool helped me get to where I am now. I want to acknowledge that this was a great decision for me personally and I will talk very highly of this program but will also provide some feedback that I think could have been better. 

    From start to finish gSchool has surpased my expectations. From the beginning, the interivew proces...

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  • Layne
    Layne
    Graduate • Web Development Immersive • Denver
    Nov 13, 2014
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    6 months of my life that I wouldn't trade for anything.

    We're now in the last couple of days of gSchool and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

    The first three months were very intense and were mainly dedicated to lectures, workshops, exercises and pair programming.  We mainly learned ruby, javascript, html and css.  Most days had a similar schedule where we'd start with a warmup problem to challenge our brains, learn some new things or solidify techniques we had previously learned, ...

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  • Nilesh
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    Jul 04, 2022
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    Course review-GRE

    The course was very well structured with proper amount of tests and lessons. 
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  • john
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    Student • Software Engineering Immersive • Online
    Mar 09, 2022
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    SJP Feb 2022

    This is their new "untested" python bootcamp  they say is designed for beginners with 0 coding experience. The instruction you get as someone who has no knowledge of coding coming in is brutal. The instructors don't actually explain anything. They just put code on a screen and say here it is. No explanation of logic or why things are the way they are. They just expect you to memorize everything you see on screen, if you ask what is going on they tell you to go look it up. Do not spend th...
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  • Nathan
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    Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive • Denver
    Apr 24, 2019
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    Just don’t.

    2.5 years since graduation, 600+ job applications turned in, 6 months of working for equity, several more months working a contract gig, and still nobody on the planet will give me a chance as an actual full-time dev. Does a few months in school followed by the job of your dreams sound too good to be true? It is. 

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  • Natalie
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    Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive • Denver
    Nov 23, 2018
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    Web Development Immersive

    Galvanize's 24 week Web Development Immersive program is designed to teach students to learn and teach themselves effectively. The format of the course is self paced and project based, not college lecture style. Galvanize has a good reputation for this reason. Graduates are equipped with the skills to learn new technology quickly and independently. Many students accept and excel in positions outside of the MERN stack Galvanize focuses on.

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  • Anonymous
    Software Engineer • Graduate • New York City
    Oct 24, 2018
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    Great experience

    Great community, glad to be part of it!

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  • Amber
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    Node.js Blockchain Developer • Graduate • Software Engineering Immersive • Denver
    Oct 17, 2018
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    Great experience at Galvanize!

    I came to Galvanize from a background of music, administrative work, and substitute teaching. My experience there was awesome. The instructors were great, the material was new and useful, and it was overall a wonderful experience. Most of my class had no trouble finding jobs. I am so happy that I did it!

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  • Anonymous
    Student • Data Science Immersive • San Francisco
    Oct 17, 2018
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    Data Science Immersive - Only positive things to say

    I would recommend the data science immersive program to anyone driven and hard-working who wants to transition into data science. The network and resources are top quality, and you are surrounded by startups and companies all within the San Fransciso campus. 

    The curriculum is challenging, and I would recommend anyone interested to brush up on statistics, probabilities, and modeling in order to get the most out of the program (Bayesian stats, common distributions, common machine le...

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Galvanize Alumni Outcomes

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Employment Rate
100%
Graduation Rate
95,000
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Galvanize, 100% graduated. 100% of graduates were job-seeking and N/A of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $95,000. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 323 graduates included in this report:
180 Day Employment Breakdown
DescriptionPercentage
Full Time, In-Field EmployeeN/A
Full-time apprenticeship, internship or contract positionN/A
Short-term contract, part-time position, freelanceN/A
Employed out-of-fieldN/A
Notes and Caveats
Since our founding in 2012, our mission has been to deliver exceptional student outcomes. We do this through challenging curriculum, top instructors, and a team of experienced Career Advisors who support you every step of the way.
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.

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Galvanize Alumni Reviews Summary

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FAQs

How much does Galvanize cost?

Galvanize costs around $19,480.

Where does Galvanize have campuses?

Galvanize teaches students Online in a remote classroom.

Is Galvanize worth it?

The data says yes! In 2022, Galvanize reported a 100% graduation rate, a median salary of $95,000, and N/A of Galvanize alumni are employed.

Is Galvanize legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 216 Galvanize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Galvanize and rate their overall experience a 4.5 out of 5.

Does Galvanize offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Yes, Galvanize accepts the GI Bill!

Can I read Galvanize reviews?

You can read 216 reviews of Galvanize on Course Report! Galvanize alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Galvanize and rate their overall experience a 4.5 out of 5.

Is Galvanize accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Galvanize doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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